EDUCATION
Webster University | M.A. in Public Relations | St. Louis, MO Aug. 2010 to March 2011
• Relevant Coursework: Public Relations, Communications Law, Strategic Communications,
International Communications, Writing for Public Relations, Organizational Communications
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | B.S. in Mass Communications |
Minor in Business Administration | Edwardsville, IL Jan. 2007 to May 2010
• Dean's List, 3.35 GPA
• Director of Publicity & Advertising, Alpha Phi Fraternity, 2009
• Relevant Coursework: Advertising Copywriting & Design, Electronic Media Advertising
Publication Layout & Design, TV & Audio Production, Media Planning, Digital Imagery,
Writing for the Corporate & Institutional Market, Writing for the Media
• Studied abroad in Paris, France through CEA Global Education during summer 2008
• Relevant Coursework: Public Relations, Communications Law, Strategic Communications,
International Communications, Writing for Public Relations, Organizational Communications
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | B.S. in Mass Communications |
Minor in Business Administration | Edwardsville, IL Jan. 2007 to May 2010
• Dean's List, 3.35 GPA
• Director of Publicity & Advertising, Alpha Phi Fraternity, 2009
• Relevant Coursework: Advertising Copywriting & Design, Electronic Media Advertising
Publication Layout & Design, TV & Audio Production, Media Planning, Digital Imagery,
Writing for the Corporate & Institutional Market, Writing for the Media
• Studied abroad in Paris, France through CEA Global Education during summer 2008
EXPERIENCE
U.S. Department of State | CO.NX Intern | Washington, DC Sept. 2011 to Nov. 2011
• Produce live web chats targeted to international viewers
• First program produced reached over 100k viewers, making it CO.NX's most viewed program
• Design Adobe Connect rooms streamlined for easy participation
• Design supporting paper materials for specific CO.NX programs
• Assist producers with web chat moderation and live production
Shelly Childerson & Associates, LLC. | Sales & Marketing Specialist | Greenville, IL May 2007 to Present
• Contact customers regarding sales opportunities and product support
• Prepare mailings and sales materials for potential and current customers
• Compile quotations and project renderings for scoring systems and message centers
• Responsible for keeping Salesforce CRM up to date
• Assist owner with other administrative duties as needed
Saint Louis Science Center | Membership Marketing Intern | St. Louis, MO Dec. 2009 to April 2010
• Write direct mail to current members
• Write articles for the quarterly member publication
• Speak with potential members and sell memberships
• Distribute member materials
Bridal Couture | Sales Associate | Edwardsville, IL Feb. 2007 to May 2010
• Suggest appropriate gowns and assist customers with gowns
• Upkeep window displays
• Invoice customers and fill out necessary paperwork
• Produce live web chats targeted to international viewers
• First program produced reached over 100k viewers, making it CO.NX's most viewed program
• Design Adobe Connect rooms streamlined for easy participation
• Design supporting paper materials for specific CO.NX programs
• Assist producers with web chat moderation and live production
Shelly Childerson & Associates, LLC. | Sales & Marketing Specialist | Greenville, IL May 2007 to Present
• Contact customers regarding sales opportunities and product support
• Prepare mailings and sales materials for potential and current customers
• Compile quotations and project renderings for scoring systems and message centers
• Responsible for keeping Salesforce CRM up to date
• Assist owner with other administrative duties as needed
Saint Louis Science Center | Membership Marketing Intern | St. Louis, MO Dec. 2009 to April 2010
• Write direct mail to current members
• Write articles for the quarterly member publication
• Speak with potential members and sell memberships
• Distribute member materials
Bridal Couture | Sales Associate | Edwardsville, IL Feb. 2007 to May 2010
• Suggest appropriate gowns and assist customers with gowns
• Upkeep window displays
• Invoice customers and fill out necessary paperwork
ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Society of America | Associate Member | St. Louis, MO Chapter Jan. 2011 to Present
Alpha Phi Fraternity | St. Louis Gateway Alumnae Chapter | St. Louis, MO May 2010 to Present
Skills
Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Blogs, YouTube, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Adobe Connect, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Quark, ProTools, Avid Express
Alpha Phi Fraternity | St. Louis Gateway Alumnae Chapter | St. Louis, MO May 2010 to Present
Skills
Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Blogs, YouTube, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Adobe Connect, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Quark, ProTools, Avid Express